Movement Changed My Life. Now I Get to Help It Change Others.

I lead ALL Gives, the nonprofit foundation of ALL Studio. And honestly, I am proud every time I say that.

I lead ALL Gives, the nonprofit foundation of ALL Studio. And honestly, I am proud every time I say that.

Because not that long ago, I was on the other side of this. I was the one receiving a scholarship. And what that scholarship gave me was more than access to a class.

It meant I did not have to work extra hours away from my kids to pay for it. It meant I did not have to pull from family funds or sit with the financial guilt that so many immigrants know well, the kind that shows up every time you try to spend something on yourself. It took that weight off and replaced it with something I did not expect.

Confidence. In my body. In a room. In how I move through spaces and show up in them.

It gave me the knowledge to understand the connection between my body and my surroundings. It made me realize how much it matters, how you show up, and how much space you hold for others to learn, grow, and just be. I carry that with me now in everything I do.

ALL Gives creates equitable pathways to movement, mindfulness, and community well-being for people who face financial and systemic barriers to access. That looks like scholarships for people pursuing movement and mindfulness education, free and donation-based community classes brought directly into underserved communities, and support for amateur athletes from marginalized backgrounds who deserve to train and compete without financial barriers in the way.

We intentionally serve BIPOC communities, marginalized individuals, and underserved communities. People who have not always seen themselves reflected in wellness spaces. People who deserve to be there just as much as anyone else.

I am proud to lead this foundation. I really believe in what we are building and I want to see it grow.

But more than anything, it matters to me that the generations coming up behind us have a seat at the table. That they see someone who looks like them on the path. That access is not something they have to fight for or feel guilty about. That movement and community and care are just things that belong to them too.

That is the work. And we are just getting started.

One of the ways ALL Gives raises funds is through our movement class series. When you book a class, what you pay goes directly toward scholarships, free community programming, and athlete sponsorships. Your workout does something beyond the hour.

Our fundraising class series just launched. Our next class is ALL STRENGTH, March 17 at 7pm. New to ALL Studio or a regular, it does not matter. Come as you are.

And if a class is not where you are right now, you can donate or learn more at the link below. Every bit of support helps us make more room for more people.

xx, lj